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Bird Watching
With its tranquil ponds, protected wildlife areas, and miles of coastline, Southern Delaware is a popular stop- off for migratory birds on the Atlantic Flyway. This translates into excellent bird watching throughout the area. Forests, fields, freshwater ponds, and coastal marshes are home to osprey and a wide variety of other bird species. Most of Southern Delaware’s natural areas are filled with songbirds, waterfowls, and raptors.
Noted bird watching sites include: Abbott’s Mill Nature Center in Milford, Assawoman Wildlife Refuge in Frankford, Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Delaware Seashore State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Milton, and Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. For a detailed listing of popular birding locations in Delaware and to access the official Delaware Birding Trail, please visit www.DelawareBirdingTrail.com.
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Hunting
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
302-739-9910 dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/
89 Kings Hwy, Dover
Regulated hunting is permitted throughout many parks, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and on several private tracts, acres of prime territory for waterfowl, deer, and small game. For information on hunting licensing, regulations, or locations contact the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Operation Game Theft–WildlifeViolations:
800-292-3030 24 hours per day 302-739-9918 General License Info
Fishing
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
302-739-9910 dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/
Some of the East Coast’s best freshwater fishing can be found in the ponds and lakes around Seaford and Laurel. The Nanticoke River is home to the large-mouth bass, shad, yellow perch, chain pickerel, crappie, white perch, bluegill, and catfish. Any bait and tackle shop can help you plan your fishing outing.
Recreational Fishing License Fees
Since 2008, anyone fishing, crabbing, or clamming in Delaware waters will need a fishing license.
1. Non-Resident Annual Fishing License $20.00 4. Recreational Boat License (for vessels 20 ft. or less) $40.00
2. 7-Day Tourist Fishing License $12.50 5. Recreational Boat License (for vessels over 20 ft.) $50.00
3. Resident Annual Fishing License $ 8.50
Surf Fishing
302-739-9200
Division of Parks and Recreation surf-fishing beaches include Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve, Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park, and Fenwick Island State Park. A saltwater fishing
license is required in Delaware and there is a four-wheel drive vehicle license requirement for all state owned beaches. Licenses are available at state park offices. Additional rules and safety requirements will be provided with the purchase of an surf fishing vehicle license.
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